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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India attracts USD 343.64 million FDI equity inflow in R&D sector during 2021, which is 516% higher as compared to 2020
Karnataka is the top FDI Equity recipient state in R&D followed by Telangana and Haryana
Singapore is the top investing country in R&D with 40% share of total FDI Equity in R&D followed by Germany and U.S.A
Robust and growing R&D sector to benefit the economy by driving innovation, increasing productivity, thereby leading to higher economic growth
India attracted USD 343.64 million FDI equity inflow in R&D sector during C.Y. 2021  which is 516% higher as compared to previous C.Y. 2020 . FDI is permitted under 100% automatic route in R&D sector subject to applicable laws/regulations, security and other conditionalities.
Karnataka is the top FDI Equity recipient state in R&D during C.Y. 2021 followed by Telangana and Haryana. The following states showed growth of more than 250% during C.Y. 2021 compared to previous C.Y. 2020: Telangana, Karnataka, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh & Tamilnadu.
Singapore is the top investing country in R&D during C.Y. 2021 with 40% share of total FDI Equity in R&D followed by Germany  and U.S.A . Further, FDI Equity inflow from several countries like Germany, Mauritius, France, Singapore, Oman and U.S.A. showed an increase of more than 200% as compared to previous C.Y. 2020.
Daimler Truck Innovation Center was the top FDI Equity inflow recipient company in R&D during C.Y. 2021 with 35% share of total FDI Equity in R&D followed by Aragen Life Sciences Private Limited  and Stelis Biopharma Private Limited .
These trends indicate a robust and growing R&D sector which would benefit the economy by driving innovation, increasing productivity, thereby leading to higher economic growth.
Research and Development  plays an important role in the development of a knowledge-based economy that can pave the way for higher economic growth. Foreign Direct Investment  infuses long term sustainable capital in the economy and contributes towards technology transfer, development of strategic sectors, greater innovation, competition and employment creation amongst other benefits. It has been a continuous endeavor of the Government to attract and promote R&D intensive FDI in order to supplement domestic capital, technology and skills for accelerated economic growth and development.
Ministry of Culture
Union Minister of state for Culture & Tourism  Shri Prahlad Singh will inaugurate CCRT e-portal and YouTube Channel at the event “ Digital Bharat Digital Sanskriti” In New Delhi tomorrow
Union Minister of state for Culture & Tourism  Shri Prahalad Singh will attend the “Digital Bharat – Digital Sanskriti” program organised by Rashtriya Centre for Cultural Resources and Training  tomorrow at CCRT Head Quarter located at Dwarka, Delhi. With an aim to take India to a newer digital pinnacle and to promote our culture Union Minister will inaugurate CCRT e-portal and YouTube Channel .
In order to explore & understand the unknown aspects of India’s lesser known places and their rural & semi-urban culture, CCRT has started publishing books from the series “Untold Tales of India’s Cities”. The book titled “Dewas Ki Sanskritik Parampara” written by Shri Jeevan Singh Thakur and published in this series by CCRT will be released by the Union Minister.
Knowledge of different regional cultures provides understanding of Indian traditions. CCRT has produced a documentary film “Rahas” with this objective. The event will have a brief presentation of the film ‘Rahas’, produced by CCRT based on Rasalila in Chhattisgarh and directed by Shri Sunil Shukla. The program will have cultural performances by the Scholarship holders of CCRT which will include live presentation of dance, music and singing. The welcome speech will be delivered by CCRT Chairperson Dr. Hemlata S. Mohan, CCRT and Director In-charge Shri Rishi Kumar Vashist will remain present on the occasion.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Hon'ble Prime Minister launched the fourth phase of the campaign "Government job to 10 lakh youth"
Union Minister Shri Harpreet Singh Puri handed over appointment letters to 56 candidates in Patiala Locomotive Works
The fourth phase of the recruitment drive "Rozgar Mela" for 10 lakh youth was launched today through video conferencing in 45 centres located across the country by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. During the function, appointment letters were handed over to 71,000 newly recruited persons. On this occasion, Hon'ble Prime Minister also addressed these newly appointed persons through virtual mode.
This is an important step in fulfilling the Prime Minister's continued commitment to provide employment opportunities to the youth and to ensure the welfare of the citizens. As per the instructions of the Prime Minister, all the Ministries and Departments are working towards filling the existing vacancies against the sanctioned posts in mission mode.
In Punjab, one such mega event was organized at Patiala Locomotive Works , Patiala During this "Rozgar Mela" organized at PLW, Patiala, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs , Hon'ble Hardeep Singh Puri distributed appointment letters to 56 newly recruited people from Punjab and adjoining areas. Among the 56 newly recruited people, 17 are the girls. Of these, 33 newly appointed people have been given appointment in PLW Patiala, 15 in Defence Department, 4 in Education department, 3 in Punjab Gramin bank & 1 in Home Affairs .
These recruitments are done by the Central Ministries and Departments themselves and through recruitment agencies like UPSC, SSC, Railway Recruitment Board. For speedy recruitment, the selection processes have been simplified .
(The newly appointed young men and women gathered for the appointment letter distribution program, there was great enthusiasm for this mission appointment program of the Hon’ble Prime Minister and they expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister on getting the appointment.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Simplifying Life with Aadhaar: UIDAI's 1947 Toll-Free Helpline
In a bid to streamline citizen services and provide seamless assistance, the Unique Identification Authority of India  has unveiled a toll-free helpline: 1947. This helpline aims to address Aadhaar-related concerns, queries, and complaints around the clock, offering a convenient way for residents to obtain prompt assistance.
Operating self services IVRS are available in self service mode on 24x7 basis, the toll-free helpline 1947 is designed to cater to residents seeking information, guidance, and resolution for various Aadhaar-related matters. Whether it's updating personal details like date of birth, name, mobile number, or address, or seeking information about the PVC card, the helpline is a comprehensive resource for all Aadhaar inquiries. Furthermore, residents can check the status of their EID/UID updates, receive assistance for home enrollment services, and even understand the reasons behind the rejection of update requests.
To utilize this service, individuals can simply dial 1947 from their landline or mobile phones. The helpline supports interactions in 12 languages, ensuring that language is not a barrier when seeking assistance. Users have the option to navigate the automated IVRS system or connect directly with an Aadhaar Care Executive for personalized support.
In the event of an update request rejection, calling 1947 provides an avenue for understanding the cause of rejection and taking corrective actions before submitting another request. Upon calling, residents are promptly issued an Interaction Number via SMS, enabling them to track the progress of their grievance resolution. Additionally, the status of grievances can be verified by sharing this Interaction Number with an Aadhaar Card Executive.
For those who prefer electronic communication, queries, feedback, suggestions, and complaints can also be directed to help@uidai.gov.in. Additionally, an online complaint can be lodged via the official portal: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/file-complaint. This online platform also enables residents to monitor the status of their filed complaints.
The Government of India strongly encourages citizens to make use of the toll-free number 1947 provided by UIDAI for Aadhaar-related matters. This initiative reflects UIDAI's commitment to enhancing the ease of access to Aadhaar services and ensuring a hassle-free experience for all residents.
For more information and updates, residents are urged to visit the official website of UIDAI at www.uidai.gov.in. The toll-free helpline 1947 stands as a testament to UIDAI's dedication to simplifying the lives of Indian citizens through effective and accessible services.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 87.25Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 87.25crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than5Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra bats for Sports Science at KIYG 2021 conference, says “for a world-level performance, sports science and biomechanics matter”
Olympic Gold Medallists Neeraj Chopra on Monday was the keynote speaker of the National Centre for Sports Science and Research  session on “Olympic Gold In Athletics – A Billion Dream Fulfilled And My Journey,” where he not only spoke about his Olympic journey but also how sports as a whole has grown in India, especially when it comes to sports science and biomechanics.
Neeraj, who is currently training in Finland for the upcoming Athletics World Championships and Commonwealth Games , attended the session online and said having a team with technical knowledge of Sports Science and Biomechanics helps one grow as an athlete, and give world level performance.
“I believe to be able to give a world-class performance, things like sports science and biomechanics matter a lot along with your regular training. Further, having knowledge of sports science also helps you understand things like nutrition, diet, recovery, and biomechanics technically. It is only after understanding all of this and more that we are able to progress as an athlete and as a competitor. This is the case for me here and at NSNIS Patiala, where I slowly learn about all of this and am thus able to progress as a player. So having knowledge of Sports Science and Biomechanics helps a lot.”
NCSSR in collaboration with the Government of Haryana, Sports Authority of India , and Sports Science and Analytics Centre, IIT Madras is hosting a two-day conference on “Innovative Technological and Sports Sciences Practices for High Performance in Youth Sports” at the ongoing SBI Khelo India Youth Games  in Panchkula.
This is for the first time that the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports  has taken such a huge initiative and set up NCSSR for the promotion of Sports Science in the country, especially using an event like the Khelo India Youth Games to launch and propagate the initiative.
With the NCSSR platform, the ministry aims to help athletes not only improve their performance but also avoid injury. To kickstart the initiative the sports ministry has already created 400 posts for sports science specialists, out of which 250 are already working with SAI. The NCSSR will act in the hub and spoke model where SAI centres across the country will act as spoke and input data about athletes to the head office of NCSSR which will act as hub for research and analysis of the data to help improve athlete performance.
Just before Neeraj’s session at NCSSR, SAI also signed an MOU with IIT – Madras where IIT-M will now provide their technology and biomechanics specialization inputs for athletes’ development in the country. The day one sessions was also attended by eminent players and coaches like Anju Bobby Georage, Shakti Singh , Radhakrishnan Nair and prominent professors like Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean, Alumni & Corporate Relations, IIT Madras and Dr. Bibhu Nayak, Director, NCSSR, SAI.
Ministry of Railways
President of India awards President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Services and Police Medal for Meritorious Services to the RPF/RPSF personnel
Shri D.B. Kasar, Principal Chief Security Commissioner/South Eastern Railway gets President’s Police Medal  for Distinguished Service
On the occasion of Independence Day 2020, the Hon’ble President of India has awarded President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Services and Police Medal for Meritorious Services to the following RPF/RPSF personnel:
President’s Police Medal  for Distinguished Service:
1. Shri D.B. Kasar, Principal Chief Security Commissioner/South Eastern Railway
Police Medal  for Meritorious Service:
1. Shri Santosh N. Chandran, DIG/R&T, Railway Board
2. Shri Rajendra Rupnawar, Sr. DSC/Northeast Frontier Railway
3. Ms. Sarika Mohan, Sr. DSC/ Northern Railway
4. Shri Shaik Karimullah, Assistant Security Commissioner/ South Central Railway
5. Shri Himanshu Shekhar Jha, Assistant Security Commissioner/Railway Board
6. Shri Gurjasbir Singh, Assistant Security Commissioner/ Northern Railway
7. Shri Nepal Singh Gurjar, Sub-Inspector / 2BN RPSF
8. Shri AB Rashid Lone, Inspector / 6 BN RPSF
9. Shri M. Mohammed Rafi, Head Constable / South Western Railway
10. Shri Shailesh Kumar,Inspector /Northern Railway
11. Shri Sudhendu Biswas, Asst. Sub-Inspector/ Eastern Railway
12. Shri Kawal Singh, Sub Inspector/ 2BN RPSF
13. Shri K. Ventateswarlu, Inspector/ South Central Railway
14. Shri Ashraf Siddiqui, Inspector/ North Eastern Railway
15. Shri Surender Kumar, Asst. Sub Inspector/ Northern Railway
Ministry of Defence
MoD utilises 65.50 per cent of Capital Acquisition Budget on domestic procurement in FY 2021-22
Puts to use 99.50 per cent of Defence Services Budget
Ministry of Defence  had earmarked 64 per cent of Capital Acquisition Budget for domestic industry in Financial Year  2021-22. At the end of FY 2021-22, MoD has been able to over achieve this target and has utilised 65.50 per cent of Capital Acquisition Budget on indigenous procurements through Indian Industry to achieve Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. Further, as per preliminary expenditure report of March 2022, MoD has been able to utilise 99.50 per cent of the Defence Services Budget in FY 2021-22.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Closing Ceremony of the Clean India Program
Kolkata, October 31, 2021
The Department of Youth Affairs  of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized a nationwide Clean India Program from 1st October 2021 to 31st October 2021 to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amritka Amrita Mahotsav. The event was organized in 6 lakh villages in 744 districts Across the country through the Nehru Youth Center Organization  approved youth clubs and a network of National Service Scheme approved organizations.
Its main objective was to collect 75 lakh kg of waste in the country through the participation of common people. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Tagore also inaugurated this program from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Today is the closing ceremony of this program. As a part of this, Nehru Youth Center South and North Kolkata jointly organized a special event. The month-long program raises awareness among the general public about the proper disposal of single use plastics. MLA shri Anup Saha was present as the chief guest at the closing ceremony. A large number of stakeholders participated in this programme.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Bilaspur
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for establishment of new AIIMS in Bilaspur  under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana . The cost of the project is Rs.1351 crore.
Salient features:
- The new AIIMS will be completed in a period of 48 months with a pre-construction phase of 12 months, construction phase of 30 months and stabilization / commissioning phase of 6 months.
- The Institution will consist of a hospital with a capacity of 750 beds and trauma center facilities.
- It will have a Medical college with an intake of 100 MBBS students per year.
- Nursing college with an intake of 60 B.Sc.  students per year.
- Residential complexes and allied facilities / services, broadly on the pattern of AIIMS, New Delhi.
- The hospital will have 20 Speciality/Super-Speciality Departments including 15 Operation Theatres.
- It will also have an AYUSH department with 30 beds for providing treatment facilities in traditional system of medicine.
Impact:
The establishment of new AIIMS will serve the dual purpose of providing super speciality health care to the population while also help create a large pool of doctors and other health workers in this region that can be available for primary and secondary level institutions / facilities being created under National Health Mission .
Background:
Under this scheme, AIIMS have been established in Bhubaneshwar, Bhopal, Raipur, Jodhpur, Rishikesh and Patna while work of AIIMS Rae Bareli is in progress. Also, three AIIMS in Nagpur , Kalyani  and Mangalagiri in Guntur  have been sanctioned in 2015, two AIIMS have been sanctioned at Bathinda and Gorakhpur in 2016 and an AIIMS in Kamrup .
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy Reviews Refit of Ships and Submarines and Infrastructure Buildup
Indian Navy’s Annual Refit Conference  and Annual Infrastructure Conference  commenced at Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam on 18 Feb 20. The two-day conference chaired by Vice Admiral GS Pabby PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Materiel , Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence is being attended by all the stakeholders representing the Naval Headquarters, three Naval Commands, the Tri-Services Andaman & Nicobar Command at Port Blair, Dockyards, Repair Yards and Material Organisations of the Navy. The delegates will deliberate upon refit plans for all ships and submarines of the Indian Navy and formulate plans for infrastructure augmentation to meet the growing requirements of the Indian Navy.
Delivering the inaugural address, Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENC welcomed the delegates and appreciated the dedicated efforts being put in by one and all in ensuring combat availability of Naval platforms. Role of the Naval Repair Yards towards the sustained operation of platforms at sea was lauded.
The Chief of Materiel , during his address, complimented the forum for ensuring quality refits of ships and submarines, with a focus on the safety of personnel and material. During the course of the conference, technical and logistics aspects concerning refits were deliberated at length with a special emphasis on enhanced efficiency/ capability of sea-going units. He also urged all concerned to focus on greater indigenisation in keeping with the spirit of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
The Annual Infrastructure Conference will be held on 19 Feb 20 to review progress towards modernisation and augmentation of repair and refitting infrastructure in order to maintain the lethal edge of combat assets of the Indian Navy.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 has progressed smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala,Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar with purchase of374.81LMTs of paddy up to 12.12.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 309.57LMT showing an increase of 21.07 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 374.81LMT, Punjab alone has purchased202.77 LMT till the close of procurement season in the state on 30.11.2020 which is 54.10 % of total procurement in the country.
About 40.90 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 70764.66 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 48.11 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 12.12.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured154423.46MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs. 829.57 Crores benefitting 87024 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Naduupto 12.12.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh,Maharashtra, Gujarat,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 12.12.2020 a quantity of 4820208 cotton bales valuing Rs.1393952 Crore has been procured benefitting 931183 farmers.